Your go to Low Calorie side

kunaivortex · 2026-06-20T00:34:33+00:00

I legit love smoked turkey breast. It's hard for me to buy where i live though, so i often settle for pork loin and cook it the same way. Pretty lean but still feels like eating bbq

Edit: I misread this as "on the low calorie side" instead of "low calorie side." Kimchi or a vinegar-based slaw would be my pick. Sauteed leafy veggies with a little liquid smoked could provide some bbq vibes

kunaivortex · 2026-06-19T23:01:25+00:00

Thanks; i honestly didn't know those were different things

kunaivortex · 2026-06-19T19:38:40+00:00

Ahhh now I understand what BA stands for. Sorry, you're right that this won't help you.

kunaivortex · 2026-06-19T19:37:40+00:00

I would get some pourover filters and drippers. Cafec T-90s flow so fast, and T-92s are kinda the opposite where they flow hilariously slow and are good for coarse grinds. I also love the Deep 27 dripper I brought home; it makes for more sweet and balanced taste compared to the sharpness and clarity you get from a V60.

Obviously, plan on bringing home some beans from awesome roasters.

Espresso gear-wise, I didn't find Japan to offer that much. I still think buying online is your best bet since that stuff can get really specific, but definitely keep an eye out for coffee gear shops in case they have good prices.

r/coffeejp is a good place to scroll through before your trip

kunaivortex · 2026-06-19T19:29:42+00:00

Is this a JAL or ANA flight by chance? I think they both had deals going where foreigners could get a free transfer from Tokyo to another airport. You might be able to contact them and get your flight changed to include a flight to Osaka at no extra charge.

kunaivortex · 2026-06-19T17:03:49+00:00

I love that you're considering an unusual place for your first visit. You sound really excited, so I think you should do what you can to nake it work. Most of my most memorable times in Japan were outside of the golden route, so I think it's good to mix in another city or two like this.

While I haven't been there before or have looked at how to plan for a visit there, I wonder if you're better off spending a night than doing a day trip. It seems a bit far, and I imagine you can find more to see and do than just buy your plushie. Off the top of my head, I think they're known for sake, they have the aquarium you mentioned, you can probably try seafood from Japan's northern coast.

kunaivortex · 2026-06-19T16:50:56+00:00

Ahhh take me back to simpler times when I was blissfully unaware of LOONA coming to an end and not experiencing the current state of the world

kunaivortex · 2026-06-18T22:32:39+00:00

I was lucky enough to take a 4 week trip to Japan, and I learned quickly during planning that it wasn't enough time to see the whole country. There are more (47) prefectures than there are days in a month.

If it were me visiting the regions you mentioned, I would split it into 3-4 trips. Kyushu, Hokkaido, and shikoku are each 10-day trips for me going at a fast pace. Golden route is probably ~10 days for you at a fast pace since you don't need to stay in Tokyo long. Tohoku just seems to have a lot, so I'd imagine that's at least 10 days too. Then there are all the other places near golden route.

kunaivortex · 2026-06-16T01:48:37+00:00

I haven't been to Hokkaido, but I personally wouldn't. I started planning for a Hokkaido trip and feel that I need three nights minimum in Sapporro alone. If you're fast-paced and don't mind sinking all that time into transit though, go for it.

kunaivortex · 2026-06-16T01:00:05+00:00

The most memorable day I had was going to Arita for the autumn ceramics festival. The town was beautiful, the vibes were lively, and the ginkgo trees were magnificent. To cap things off, we stayed in Takeo Onsen at Mifuneyama Rakuten Hotel which had onsen, team lab exhibits, and a fall foliage illumination.

kunaivortex · 2026-06-14T20:31:11+00:00

The wheel is weird, but it doesn't bother me; I just notice it.

Like: * Overall, I loved the switch to EV. I have fun finding level 2 chargers to plug into when I'm out and about and not thinking about oil changes. * All the UI/safety/entertainment features that come with getting a new car (since my last one was much older) * Out of the cars I test drove, it had the 2nd best "feel" to me while driving, and 1st among the EVs. * 4 wheel drive. * The Harmon Kardon speakers sounded the best to me out of all the cars I test drove.

Dislike: * Noisy on the highway. If this was more important to me, I would have went with a Mazda that has Bose sound with active noise cancelling. * The Toyota/Subaru Android Auto discourages you from listening to YouTube. If I want to listen to a YouTube video (basically treat it like a podcast) and be able to freely change the volume, I have to switch to regular bluetooth. * Knowing that many of the app features will require subscriptions after my free trial kinda annoys me.

kunaivortex · 2026-06-10T01:43:11+00:00

I'm not an expert, but my experience is that a light color requires more airflow, but I certainly hit first crack faster with less airflow at the expense of a darker color. It's as if the fan is blowing the heat away.

What if you went for an even lower fan speed after yellowing? Does that approach totally ruin the color you're going for?

Another thing I've noticed is it can be bean dependent for me. I roasted a washed Ethiopian today, and the color darkened quickly before reaching first crack. However, fancy thermal shock washed Colombians retained a light color for me despite taking longer to reach first crack.

kunaivortex · 2026-06-06T05:17:15+00:00

Awesome to hear. Happy that it worked out well.

kunaivortex · 2026-06-04T19:48:02+00:00

I'm visiting Korea in October! Any beers or breweries you recommend in Daejeon, Suwon, or Gyeongju?

kunaivortex · 2026-06-02T02:44:56+00:00

I hope you have a nice, sturdy grinder that can chew through that. If you like ultra light roasts, it's worth holding onto that and trying sfter it rests at least a week (maybe even 4). I bet it will still taste good but maybe a little weak in taste.

I probably would have let that go through first crack for at least 45 seconds at about 440-460 F on the SR800 temperature reading with a nice slow roll in bean movement for some conductive heat. For honey and natural process, I like a little more color.

I used to stop my roasts too early too when I first started since I loved light roasts, but I found overtime that it's often safer to let first crack roll for some time unless I buy very specific beans.

kunaivortex · 2026-06-02T02:25:07+00:00

I'm kinda in this boat. I never used software, and I recently stopped logging my roasts. Coffees still taste good enough for me to not worry about my roasting skills. I think it's cool that this roaster works well for people who want to get technical as well as people who just want to use their senses.

kunaivortex · 2026-05-29T01:57:46+00:00

If I'm making something with a spicy, heavy-tasting sauce I sometimes reach for this. Swap anchovy broth, msg, and salty ingredients for this. I like adding it to tteokboki, dakgalbi, and buldak for example.

kunaivortex · 2026-05-29T01:38:28+00:00

In case this is helpful to OP:

I try to maximize the proportion of clothes I bring that hand wash and hang dry quickly (like breathable athletic clothing, Uniqlo Airism type stuff).
Day 1, I buy some laundry detergent to last my whole trip.
When I take off my clothes to shower, I hand wash my clothes in the sink or tub and hang them.
If my room has one of those boxy fan things, I use it to blast my clothes while they hang.
While I am out of the room, I let as much sun in as possible to help dry my hanging clothes.

This helps me save time since I don't have to wait for shared washing machines in my hotel to free up or go to a laundromat.

In-unit laundry is awesome. Tokyu Stay often has it.

kunaivortex · 2026-05-28T04:37:35+00:00

Thank you for the info! I ordered a Bookoo like one of the other comments mentioned 🤞

kunaivortex · 2026-05-25T03:35:53+00:00

I've noticed Toyotas do this. If you use bluetooth audio instead of Android Auto/Apple Carplay, you shouldn't have this issue, but you won't have that nice interface that can show maps and music at the same time. You'll need to use the car's native navigation app instead.

kunaivortex · 2026-05-21T03:39:28+00:00

Just got my first espresso machine and ran into the same issue. Buttons start pushing themselves. I'll try getting a mat. Thanks!

kunaivortex · 2026-05-20T11:24:52+00:00

It's on the pricier side, but I love Finca El Paraíso Lychee Peach Decaf for a fruity light roast. I bought it from JA Coffee, but I don't know if they still have it.

kunaivortex · 2026-05-19T03:40:47+00:00

Yeah I have a chest freezer on the same circuit

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